A NEW METHOD FOR INSERTING THE ATRIAL END OF A VENTRICULOATRIAL SHUNT- TECHNICAL NOTE

Authors
HARRISON MJ WELLING BG DUBOIS JJ
Citation
Mj. Harrison et al., A NEW METHOD FOR INSERTING THE ATRIAL END OF A VENTRICULOATRIAL SHUNT- TECHNICAL NOTE, Journal of neurosurgery, 84(4), 1996, pp. 705-707
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences,"Clinical Neurology",Surgery
Journal title
Journal of neurosurgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
00223085
Volume
84
Issue
4
Year of publication
1996
Pages
705 - 707
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3085(1996)84:4<705:ANMFIT>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
This technical note describes a simple percutaneous mechanism for plac ement of the atrial end of ventriculoatrial shunts. The method is fast , efficient, and involves no neck dissection. No special equipment is required. Placement involves the technique of central line insertion f amiliar to all surgeons. This new method has been used successfully in one adult and one pediatric patient.